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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
* Boerhaave syndrome may be classified according to location into 3 groups: | * Boerhaave syndrome may be classified according to location into 3 groups: | ||
** Distal intrathoracic esophageal perforation | ** Distal intrathoracic esophageal perforation. | ||
** Intra-abdominal esophageal perforation | ** Intra-abdominal esophageal perforation. | ||
** Cervical esophageal perforation | ** Cervical esophageal perforation.<ref name="pmid1994204">{{cite journal |vauthors=McGovern M, Egerton MJ |title=Spontaneous perforation of the cervical oesophagus |journal=Med. J. Aust. |volume=154 |issue=4 |pages=277–8 |year=1991 |pmid=1994204 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Diab, MD [2]
Overview
Classification
- Boerhaave syndrome may be classified according to location into 3 groups:
- Distal intrathoracic esophageal perforation.
- Intra-abdominal esophageal perforation.
- Cervical esophageal perforation.[1]